Race & Education | The Invisible Tax: Educators of Color and the Water They Carry

Educators of color, like all educators, face common challenges associated with the profession: depressed salaries, hours outside of the traditional workday, and inadequate supplies. However, for BIPOC educators, there is an added layer, an invisible tax that pushes them to navigate the racial trauma of colleagues, students, and direct reports all while doing the same for themselves. In this panel, hear from a range of lifelong educators with a variety of vantage points – from the classroom to the superintendent’s cabinet – as they speak on the obstacles faced by Black and brown educators while trying to navigate their careers.